Careers in Technology Start-ups and SMEs Fair Thursday 11 February 2016, 11am–3pm Atrium, School of Computer Science, Jubilee Campus
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Welcome to our Careers in Technology
Start-ups and SMEs Fair It’s great to see you at this year’s Careers in Technology Start-ups and SMEs Fair. With a range companies from the information technology sector, you can find out how to have a big career in a smaller company! Many of the employers visiting us today offer graduate jobs and internship opportunities in a number of business areas. You may be surprised by the range available. Be open-minded! Through your studies you will be developing the attributes sought by employers such as problem-solving, logical thinking and the ability to analyse and interpret data. Speak to a range of employers from different sectors to understand the scope of careers open to you.
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Our team are here to help you understand and make the most of the graduate jobs market, not just today, but throughout your time at university and once you graduate. And finally, keep in touch. You can book an appointment to see us at www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/ appointments You can also talk to our experts on Facebook or Twitter. If you have a burning question, it’s a great way to get a quick answer. We hope you enjoy the day! Your Careers Team
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Contents 04 121 Systems
08 Ideagen Group
04 Alacrity Foundation
08 JH
05 AppInstitute
09 Leyton
05 BIPB
09 Nottingham Manufacturing Network
06 Blenheim Chalcot
10 Prime Principle Ltd
06 BYG Systems
10 True Clarity
07 Datapath Limited 07 Essendex
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Subjects recruited from: Software engineering Areas recruited to: Software developer Starting salary: ÂŁ19,000 Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme and bonus Application method: Online, CV and covering letter Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: 4 April 2016 Number of opportunities: Two
The 121 Systems application engineering team produces industry leading solutions for the best logistics companies, large and small; local and international. As a software developer, the successful candidate will help create the systems that these clients use every day to meet cargo and conveyance security compliance rules across the globe, and that enable collaboration between multiple parties to address a variety of filing requirements, offering increased visibility and control of their compliance and business processes. Working with a team of subject matter experts in development and professional services, the software developer will craft the outward image of our applications, with strong focus on clarity of information, speed and ease of use. www.121systems.com
Subjects recruited from: Computer science, science, technology, engineering, maths and business disciplines Areas recruited to: IT, entrepreneurship and start-up company Starting salary: ÂŁ22,000 Job location(s): Newport, South Wales Benefits: Have your own company and team activity days Application method: Online, CV and covering letter Application deadline: July 2016 Employment start date: September 2016 Number of opportunities: Eight
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We are looking for ambitious engineering, computer science, maths and physics graduates or finalists who like the sound of transforming an innovative project idea into a market-leading product/service while being a founder of a startup company. We are looking for two business leads and six technical leads. www.alacrityfoundation.co.uk
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Subjects recruited from: Technology-related subjects (web and mobile development) Areas recruited to: Technology (web and mobile development) Starting salary: ÂŁ25,000+ Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: Bonus, Flexi-team, beer Friday, Foosball/table tennis and share options Application method: Online, CV and covering letter or representative at fair Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Five
AppInstitute is at the forefront of mobile app development, with its self-build platform for SMEs.
Subjects recruited from: IT, computer science, mathematics, statistics, science, engineering and economics Areas recruited to: IT consulting, data and analytics, big data, business intelligence and statistical programming Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Holiday, pension scheme and bonus Application method: Online or hard-copy Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: 10+
BIPB, an expanding big data and analytics consultancy, are currently looking for bright, driven graduates to join their dedicated data consultant graduate programme. BIPB specialise in servicing many industries, with consultants who help decision makers make better data driven choices. They train their graduates to become experts in their field and commit to ensuring graduates get real experience in consulting at the heart of business from extremely early on in their careers. If you have a passion for IT and the drive and ambition to be a successful consultant, BIPB will help you to realise your goals.
While in their fifth year, we maintain a start-up culture, which is both fast paced and flexible, but with the rewards, both financial and social, afforded to an established company. appinstitute.com
www.bipb.com
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Subjects recruited from: Computer scientists, marketing, finance or economics, business studies and those with mathematics heavy disciplines for insight and analytic roles Areas recruited to: Digital, insight and analytic and developers Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nottingham and London Benefits: Holiday and discretionary bonus Application method: CV and covering letter Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Various opportunities
Blenheim Chalcot is a venture builder with a dynamic portfolio of businesses that are transforming industries. We are defining and refining new approaches to markets such as digital media, financial services and education. We’re creating new ways to do business, leaving others to do things the same old way. Today, our companies have sales of over £300m and employ in excess of 3,000 people. Working with entrepreneurs and co-founders, we continue to create and build businesses in these sectors, often from the ground up. www.blenheimchalcot.com
Subjects recruited from: Computer science, graphic design, law, psychology and English Areas recruited to: Graduate web developers Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays), auto-enrollment into a pension scheme and corporate discount at local gyms Application method: CV and covering letter Application deadline: Summer 2016 Employment start date: Summer 2016 Number of opportunities: Two
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At BYG, we create innovative and attention grabbing e-learning and software solutions for leading organisations around the world. We are looking for talented graduates, with a passion for digital technology, to join our technical and design team. www.bygsystems.com
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Subjects recruited from: Software engineering and electronics Areas recruited to: Software development Starting salary: ÂŁ25,000 Job location(s): Derby Benefits: 24 days holiday, flexi-time, 3% pension and bonus scheme Application method: CV and covering letter or representative at fair Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: One
Datapath Limited is a world leading innovator in the field of video graphics, video capture and video wall display technology.
Subjects recruited from: Computer science Areas recruited to: Development Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nottingham/Derby Benefits: Holiday, pension scheme, dental cover, private medical insurance, annual bonus, on-site games room, weekly beer o’clock, death in service, monthly socials and many more Application method: CV and covering letter Application deadline: To be confirmed Employment start date: Summer 2016 Number of opportunities: Two
Esendex is a worldwide leader in business communications. It provides organisations with the ability to communicate with their customers, staff and suppliers via multiple, integrated channels. Applications range across marketing campaigns, appointment reminders, delivery notifications, collections, two factor authentication, customer surveys, IT alerts, staff communications and disaster response.
We are looking for software engineers to develop driver software in C and application software in C# with WPF. We offer a fun, interesting and challenging environment. www.datapath.co.uk
Esendex is growing rapidly, expanding into new sectors, territories and further developing the proposition. The acquisitions of Text Marketer and Collstream mean we now provide SMS, email, IVR and voice solutions to over 13,000 businesses around the world www.esendex.co.uk 07
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Subjects recruited from: Computer science Areas recruited to: Software developers and testers Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nottingham and across the UK Benefits: Life insurance, pension and holiday Application method: Online, CV and covering letter or hard-copy application Application deadline: March 2016 Employment start date: To be discussed and agreed with successful candidates Number of opportunities: Two
The Ideagen Group helps our customers improve operational performance, avoid unwanted surprises and maintain high integrity. We do this by delivering world class quality, compliance, safety, risk and information management software to regulated industries, including healthcare, banking and finance, transport, manufacturing and life sciences. Ideagen are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and driven computing science graduates to join our innovative software development teams to create intuitive and leading edge web, mobile and cloud solutions. www.ideagen.com
Subjects recruited from: Computer science, design and physics Areas recruited to: Development and design Starting salary: ÂŁ20,000 minimum depending on outside-course experience Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: Competitive salary, flexitime, work from home days, choice of hardware and software, training budget, gym or cinema membership, plus much more Application method: Online, CV and covering letter Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: July/August 2016 Number of opportunities: Four
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We are a web agency that specialises in bespoke Magento eCommerce for unique business needs. We use design and technology to create tailored shopping experiences that’ll excite customers and brands alike. We have a number of great opportunities for junior developers, junior designers and graduates to join our great team. www.wearejh.com
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Subjects recruited from: Computer sciences, engineering, accountancy, law, economics, and non-specific for commercial roles Areas recruited to: Research and development consultancy and sales Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): London and Glasgow Benefits: Attractive commission/bonus structure, pension scheme and 100% growth rate for three years Application method: Online, CV and covering letter Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Approximately 35
Leyton is a leading consulting firm, operating in all sectors, helping improve company performance through a number of government funding initiatives. This includes research and development (R&D), tax relief and credits, R&D grants, intellectual property support and patent box. Leyton also provide human resources advice and employment legal services to businesses. Following our sustained success and growth, we are looking to double the size of the business again over the coming 12 months, with emphasis on recruiting graduates. www.leyton.com/web/uk
Subjects recruited from: Engineering, computer science, business school and chemistry Areas recruited to: Electronics, product designers, production and systems engineers Starting salary: Negotiable Job location(s): East Midlands Benefits: Holiday and pension scheme Application method: CV and covering letter Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Variable
The network brings together Nottinghamshire manufacturing businesses, ranging from electronics to beer, precision engineering to cricket bats and many more. Collectively they employ some 1,700 people and have a combined turnover in excess of ÂŁ250m. Their employment and internship needs are many and varied. Representatives from a number of network businesses will be available to discuss opportunities that exist across all the network members. www.nmn.ingenuitygateway.com
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Subjects recruited from: Software/web development, marketing and business Areas recruited to: Software/web development, marketing, sales and training Starting salary: £20,000–£25,000 Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: 28 days holiday including bank holidays and contributory pension scheme Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: n/a
Prime Principle Ltd develop Classroom Monitor, which is used in 3,000 schools, both in the UK and abroad. Classroom Monitor is a market-leading assessment solution for teachers.
Subjects recruited from: Computer science, mathematics and physics Areas recruited to: Graduate software engineers Starting salary: £24,200 Job location(s): Bristol and London Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension and free fruit Application method: CV and covering letter Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Summer 2016 Number of opportunities: Six
True Clarity is a software development company that builds some of the UK’s biggest brand websites. The systems we develop are real world, tangible applications that are used by millions of people. Our clients include the likes of easyJet, ASOS and Dyson.
www.classroommonitor.co.uk
We have a track record of recruiting graduates and are able to offer highly personalised mentor-led training programmes, which grow your coding skills and understanding of full lifecycle commercial development. To apply, you need to be a developer with a passion for writing top quality code. www.trueclarity.co.uk
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